A Certificate of Roadworthiness is required when a vehicle is sold, if a used vehicle is to be re-registered or, in some cases to clear a Vehicle Defect. It is only issued by a licensed vehicle tester.

The inspection is a check of the vehicle to ensure that the key components are in a fit condition for safe road use. It includes:

• wheels and tyres
• steering, suspensions and braking systems
• seats and seatbelts
• lights and reflectors
• windscreen, and windows including front wipers and washers
• vehicle structure
• other safety related items on the body, chassis or engine.